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[CrokayVessel]

Carabao Cup Final:

Slightly rotated starting XI for the final with some players who have earnt their spot during the earlier rounds.

Carabao Cup Final – Match Summary:

Man City 3–2 Swansea | Wembley | 11 March 2029

Swansea came agonizingly close to silverware at Wembley, pushing Manchester City all the way in a thrilling Carabao Cup final before narrowly falling short.

City struck early through Phil Foden before Erling Haaland twice punished moments of defensive vulnerability to give the favorites a 3–1 advantage inside 23 minutes. Despite the scoreline, Swansea were never overawed and matched City punch for punch in an open, high-tempo contest.

The Swans responded superbly. Eom Ji-Sung pulled one back after a slick move, and sustained pressure eventually told when Elliot Galbraith fired home on 75 minutes to set up a tense finale. Swansea finished the stronger side, outworking City (138km covered to 130km) and registering 21 shots to City’s 20, with xG figures (2.74 vs 3.19) underlining just how close the contest was.

Standout performers included Galbraith (8.3) pulling the strings in midfield and Silvetti (7.9) leading the line with real menace, while Jofre and Key impressed defensively against elite opposition.

In the end, City’s early ruthlessness proved decisive, but Swansea leave Wembley with immense credit — a statement performance that showed they belong on the biggest stage and are not far away from major honors.

 

[leckuno]

new signings have definitely made an impact. gutting about the final though for you

 

[FM_TNSSO]

Unlucky in that final mate, but getting there so early in your career is an achievement in itself!

 

[CrokayVessel]

March & April 2029:

March was defined by momentum, silverware heartbreak, and a reminder of how far this Swansea side has come. Preparations began positively with emphatic friendly wins over Maidenhead (5–2), Shelbourne (6–1) and Waterford (1–0), keeping sharpness high during a disrupted schedule.

That form carried into the showpiece occasion at Wembley, where Swansea pushed Manchester City all the way in the Carabao Cup Final. Despite a brave performance and genuine chances, the Swans fell 3–2, narrowly missing out on a first major trophy but earning huge credit for matching the champions on the biggest stage.

The league response was immediate and impressive. A 2–1 home win over Newcastle followed, a fitting footnote after the Gaffer’s earlier decision to reject their interest and stay loyal to the Swans.

April brought tougher tests and a shift in rhythm. A 2–0 defeat away at Arsenal underlined the fine margins at the top level, but Swansea bounced back at home with a disciplined 1–0 win over Brighton. The month ended strongly on the road with consecutive away victories at Crystal Palace (2–0) and West Ham (1–0), showing growing maturity and composure in hostile environments.

Table:

All eyes now turn to the final push.
The race for Europe is alive and breathing — and everything is still on the line.

Standing between Swansea and a historic continental finish are four defining tests:
Liverpool. Chelsea. Brentford. Sunderland.

Four matches. Four hurdles. One opportunity to turn belief into legacy.